ORIGIN

Angular but Elegant: 1978 Lancia Gamma Coupe

This 1978 Lancia Gamma 2500 (chassis 830AC0001105) is one of just under 7,000 Pininfarina coupes produced between 1976 and 1984, and was originally sold new in Spain. Described as being completely free of rust and wearing a respray, condition looks great on the outside, while the vibrant blue cloth interior appears quite clean as well. Great running condition is also assured, with a recent major service mentioned and a claimed total of $14k spent on the car over the past two years. Find it here on eBay in Warwick, Rhode Island for $29,500 OBO. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

It’s been reported by different sources that the Gamma coupe bodies rolled off the same production line as the Ferrari 400, while the berlina was solely manufactured by Lancia. White is a nice choice for these, highlighting its crisp, wonderfully proportioned bodywork very effectively. Wheels are factory items with a slotted design that wear a fresh set of tires. The exhaust system is also new, and the tailpipe looks to have a nice stainless steel finisher.

While on paper this color combo would sound brash and unrefined, it actually works beautifully in three dimensions. Upholstery appears very nicely kept all around without much wear visible on the driver’s side, and it looks like the same can be said for carpeting. The radio resembles the original deck, while various plastic panels that make up the dash, instrument panel and center console all look to be in nice shape. The shift knob and steering wheel are both factory, and so is the clock located below the center vent.

Seating is setup in a 2+2 configuration with the same blue upholstery continued in the rear.

Output of the boxer four was advertised at 140 HP with 154 lb. ft. of torque which netted a factory 0-60 time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 121 MPH. Motivation is translated to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transaxle.

The seller says that the car runs and drives very well, further noting a recent major service. Details as to what work was completed aren’t provided, but based on cosmetics alone we’re smitten.